Digital and Design Specialist

LISTED 03 November 25

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for beautiful design and impactful digital story telling?

This is a NEW 12 month contract position with an exceptional brand!

As their new Digital & Design Specialist you could be bringing the SABEN brand to life across every touchpoint — from in-store windows and printed collateral to digital campaigns and social content.

Why you might just love this role:

  • You’ll have the opportunity to shape how this brand shows up and thrives out in the world, locally and internationally — you’ll be crafting visuals that connect, inspire, and deliver results!
  •  You’ll love the variety – you’ll lead the design and development of all branded materials — including branded collateral, in store displays and POS signage, event assets, and printed campaign materials.
  • You’ll be reporting directly to the Ecommerce and Digital Marketing Manager and will get to work alongside a down to earth and very talented team, including Founder and Creative Director, Roanne Jacobsen.
  • It’s a B Corp Certified business, one that genuinely cares about our community and our planet, and one you will be proud to be part of.
  • The perks are simply beautiful…

In your role as SABEN Digital & Design Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

Brand Design

  • Creating compelling visual concepts that reflect the brand identity and align with seasonal and promotional campaigns.
  • Partnering with the marketing and sales teams to produce storytelling-led assets such as campaign toolkits, presentation decks and engaging new season look books.
  • Maintaining brand consistency across all visual executions and ensure all assets meet production and print standards.

Digital Creation

  • Designing and producing digital assets for social media, eDMs, website, and online campaigns.
  • Building and adapting creative templates for paid media channels, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and Ecommerce Equation (external agency) guidance.
  • Managing content calendars in collaboration with marketing and eCommerce team to ensure timely delivery of assets.
  • Supporting animation, motion graphics, and video editing to enhance digital storytelling and engagement.
  • Staying informed on industry trends and emerging digital marketing innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Working alongside the SABEN Marketing Co-ordinator to generate ideas and create social content specific to channel requirements.

Digital Advertising Management

  • Overseeing the creation, adaptation, and delivery of digital advertising assets in partnership with media and eCommerce teams across paid social, search and display channels.
  • Working closely with digital partners and Ecommerce Equation to ensure campaigns are optimised and on brand – while maintaining brand integrity and creative excellence.

Store Visual Merchandising (VM)

  • Leading the development and execution of visual merchandising across both owned stores and stockist locations.
  • Collaborating with retail and marketing teams, designing and implementing window displays, in-store promotional collateral, and pricing materials that are consistent with the brand identity and campaign objectives.

Ideal Skills and Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in a graphic design, digital design, or creative content role (agency or in-house).
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro or After Effects).
  • Proficiency in Klaviyo (or similar CRM platform) and Shopify required.
  • Strong understanding of digital and social platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Google Display, and eDM creative best practice.
  • Experience designing across both print and digital formats, with an eye for detail, typography, and visual storytelling.

Curious to explore this role?

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Digital and Design Specialist

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